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SEATTLE, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WatchGuard\u00ae Technologies<\/a>, a global leader in unified cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs), today released the findings of its latest Internet Security Report, revealing a sharp acceleration in evasive and encrypted threats that demand a more proactive and unified security approach from MSPs.<\/p>\n

Based on anonymized, aggregated threat intelligence from WatchGuard\u2019s network security, endpoint, and DNS filtering products, the biannual report shows that attackers are increasing both the volume and sophistication of malware, exposing the limitations of reactive, signature-based defenses still common across customer environments.<\/p>\n

In 2025, new malware increased every quarter, culminating in a 1,548% spike from Q3 to Q4 alone. At the same time, 23% of detected malware evaded traditional signature-based detection, effectively qualifying as zero-day threats and reinforcing the need for behavioral, AI-driven protection.<\/p>\n

Key Findings Highlight Gaps in Traditional Security Models<\/b><\/p>\n

The report reveals several trends with direct implications for MSPs:<\/p>\n